Special Projects Manager

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BOB WOODRUFF FOUNDATION

Co-founded in 2006 by Bob Woodruff and his family, the Bob Woodruff Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that post-9/11 injured service members, veterans and their families are thriving long after they return to civilian life. The Foundation helps veterans have access to the support and resources they deserve for as long as they need it. Over a decade of war has resulted in trauma, unemployment, depression, substance abuse, homelessness and suicide amongst the more than 2.5 million service members who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. We navigate a maze of more than 46,000 nonprofits that serve veterans to find, fund and shape innovative solutions. We help our heroes achieve successful futures. To date, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has invested $28 million to directly support more than 200 programs, reaching 2.5 million veterans and their families.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Special Projects Manager is responsible for managing start to finish projects and establishing systems and procedures for managing donor engagement activities. More specifically, s/he will participate in the creation, planning and management of new and existing projects, coordinate and manage event logistics, and develop and manage event project timelines and implementation. The Special Projects Manager is also responsible for all assigned aspects related to the coordination and execution of annual fundraising events including Stand Up for Heroes event; A world class event with A-List talent, with over 5,500 attendees raising over $6M in previous years.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills and is solution-oriented, attentive to details and an excellent communicator. The Special Projects Manager must have an understanding of and commitment to BWF’s mission and core values and have demonstrated experience in corporate donor relations and project management.

Reports to the Director of Operations and Finance

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Develop and execute the donor engagement program for major donors

Manage the planning and execution of the annual Stand Up for Heroes event (5,500 attendees, raising over $6M in previous years)

Assist with donor relations management

Manage the planning and execution of all events

Manage special projects and take initiative to lead or support opportunities as they arise

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with the BWF management team in preparing strategy, projects and internal budgets

Plan and manage weekly planning meetings

Provide regular updates and briefings to management and staff

Work closely with the Development manager and Communications manager to deliver on necessary products and timelines

Develop and maintain relationships with local event vendors

Manage all aspects of event planning, to include contract review and negotiation, budgeting, site selection, vendor management, and event execution

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and education/experience

Bachelor’s degree required

Three to five years of work experience with increasing responsibility in project and event management

Experience in the veteran, wounded warrior or military community preferred

Fundraising/development experience is an added advantage

Skills and Abilities

Ability to think and act strategically, balanced with attention to details and tactical steps to execute a plan

Effective project management and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse audiences

Highly organized and efficient

Displays maturity and ability to work independently, with sound judgment to assess when manager’s input is needed

Ability to work creatively and effectively as a member of a team

Demonstrated flexibility; can juggle competing priorities

Self-starter with ability to ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Experience setting goals and objectives, prioritizing and structuring action plans and work activities

Experience with high-level professionals across all sectors

Ethical and trustworthy with confidential and sensitive materials and information